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The Center’s RiseOut advocacy initiative is a powerful force for gathering and mobilizing LGBTQ+ New Yorkers—and so much of our impact is thanks to advocates like you.
Our volunteer group, known as the RiseOut Action Team, jumped into high gear for the midterm elections. We set out to reach thousands of LGBTQ+ voters, and to drum up support for important ballot initiatives in New York City. Together, we:
⇨ Helped to pass three proposals from NYC’s Racial Justice Commission
⇨ Texted over 200,000 New Yorkers with registration and voting info
⇨ Mailed 500 handwritten postcards to raise awareness of issues at stake in this election
⇨ Joined forces with orgs like the NEW Pride Agenda in talking to voters face-to-face about the importance of midterm elections
Elections like these have given us a critical chance to decide who is in power in our government. But don’t forget the next step to drive progress on LGBTQ+ rights—ensuring that the lawmakers we just elected actually usher in change for the most marginalized sections of our communities. Become a volunteer today, and join us as we hold our newly-elected leaders to account.
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The midterms reminded us that, with supporters like you, we can and we will make progress on LGBTQ+ rights in New York State. We are in this together.
Thanks for all you do,
Trevon Mayers
Senior Director of Advocacy & Community Engagement
Responding to the violence in Colorado
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We share in the grief and anger that our nationwide LGBTQ+ community is feeling after the deadly mass shooting that occurred in Colorado on Saturday, November 19, just before Trans Day of Remembrance. The victims of the shooting, their families and loved ones, and the LGBTQ+ communities of Colorado remain close in our hearts.
This tragedy comes during a year of growing threats against queer and trans people, from interpersonal attacks to anti-trans & anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and legislation that question our very right to exist. We mourn with our community, and we will keep fighting for our safety and wellbeing.
Call for Vendors: Black of Center Holiday Market
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Submission deadline: Saturday, December 10
Market: Saturday, December 17
Applications are now open for Black LGBTQ+ local artists, creatives, and makers to sell their goodies at our upcoming holiday market! We’re excited to invite our community to invest their dollars into Black- & POC-owned businesses this holiday season.
Apply
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Support The Center on #GivingTuesday
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#GivingTuesday is coming up on November 29.
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The Center has long been a valued gathering place for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, and our programs and services support thousands of LGBTQ+ youth and adults each year. As you consider where to donate on #GivingTuesday, please keep The Center in mind.
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208 W 13 St, New York, NY 10011
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